ESL Staff

Mrs. Svetlana Roda

My name is Svetlana Roda and I am an ESL teacher at Davis Drive Elementary. 2023-2024 school year is my 8th year teaching ESL at Davis Drive Elementary. As a teacher, I enjoy working with students and share with them my love for learning.I strive to support my students the best way I can so that they can learn to their best capabilities and reach their optimal potential.

I hold Master of Education Degree from Meredith College. I also graduated with Master of Arts degree in Linguistics and Education from Novosibirsk State Pedagogical University which is located in my hometown in Russia!

On a personal note...I am married and have two daughters and a dog named Montana. As a family, we enjoy spending time together, visit with our friends, and going on hikes and bike rides.

Contact Information:

Email: sroda@wcpss.net

DDES Main Office: 919.387.2130

                 Ms. Laura Hasenauer

Hi! I'm Laura Hasenauer and I'm excited to be working with multilingual learners at DDE this year! This is my 11th year of teaching, and I've taught both in NC and at an international school in Uganda. Before becoming an ESL teacher at DDE, I taught kindergarten here for 5 years! 

I'm certified to teach Pre-K through 5th grade, and I have an endorsement in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages.  

Outside of school, I enjoy traveling, hiking, and reading. I'm looking forward to a great year of learning together!

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